I am looking for 3-4 adults to sit on an Eagle Boards of Review on Monday July 15th at 7:00 PM.  Current Eagle Scouts who are 18 are encouraged to volunteer.  Sitting on an Eagle Board it is a very rewarding opportunity to be a part of a Scout’s final step to achieving the rank of Eagle. No experience is necessary.  If you have not sat on an Eagle Board previously I can provide you with resources to familiarize yourself with topics that are discussed at the Board. Additionally, the Board is run by our Council Representative. We will meet at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. The time committment is approximately 1-1 1/2 hrs.

If you are interested please email me at dmgmitro@aol.com.

Thank you,

Dawn Gmitro
Troop 24 Eagle Committee

Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scouts, Christopher Murphy and Robert Murphy!

Greetings, Tesomas Families –

As our camping week approaches, you are no doubt preparing for our Sunday morning departure.

As noted in a prior post, maintaining a positive “Scout Spirit” at camp will enable all of us to make the most of the week’s opportunities.

So, please take a few moments to review the Summer Camp Code of Conduct with your Scout, where Camp and Troop conduct expectations are outlined.

The leadership will reinforce this with the Scouts, while aspiring to spend most of our time just sharing stories about the adventures of the day.

Thanks.

We are just one week away from Tesomas Summer Camp.

There is one more chance to complete the swimming tests at Pav YMCA on Monday, July 8th at 5:30 pm – if not, you will be asked to take a swim test upon arrival at camp. If you did the swim test with another lifeguard, please scan and email the test results on the camp form to carrie@staubus.net.

BSA medical forms must be turned in NOW to Mrs. Lach including Part C from your doctor and a copy of your health insurance card.

Make sure your bicycles are tuned up, air in the tires and ready to ride. We have limited bicycle repair capabilities or parts at camp. You MUST have a helmet. Bicycle and helmet turn in will be on SATURDAY JULY 13 from 9am to Noon at 2413 S 4th Avenue, North Riverside. Email THartwig@olparks.com if you need to schedule an earlier drop off.

To help you prepare for camp, Troop 24 will hold an Ax Yard/Bike Check on Thursday, July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lach residence, 2334 S. 14th Ave, North Riverside. The purpose of the Ax Yard is to teach proper and safe use of knives, axes, and saws. Completion of the Ax Yard is required to obtain a Totin Chip, which is required if the scout is in possession of any kind of personal knife during any scouting activity. In preparation for the Ax Yard, each scout must review wood tools use and safety rules in the Boy Scout Handbook Chapter 12. Scouts must wear closed toe shoes and may wear Class B shirts. Troop 24 Instructors and other available experienced scouts are required to attend the Ax Yard and be prepared to teach the requisite wood tool use and safety rules.

Go to the the Camp Tesomas website for camp information including a recommended packing list (under Parent Guidebook). You can also look at the Troop 24 summer camp packing list. Do Not Forget: Scout Handbook, Class A uniform, rain gear, sunscreen and bug spray. A camp chair is nice to have also. A couple notes of what NOT TO BRING: Anything Aerosol, open toed shoes including flip flops, electronics. Neither Troop 24 nor Camp Tesomas accepts any responsibility for lost or damaged electronics or personal items. Put your name on Everything!

Travel: The bus will pick up the Troop on Sunday July 14 at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Hauser Jr High. Scouts must wear their uniform shirt for travel to camp. The bus will make one stop during which Scouts may purchase lunch on their own. Don’t forget to save money to purchase your lunch on the return trip.

We look forward to seeing everyone SUNDAY at 6:30 a.m.

The Riverside Township Lions Club is looking for volunteers to help with the Scuff Gross Memorial Regatta canoe race event this Saturday, July 6th at 9 am. They are in need of a few older, strong scouts to help put the canoes in the Des Plaines River at 9 am in preparation for 10 am boat launch. The event begins at the McCormick Woods Forest Preserve on the northeast corner of 31st St. and 1st Ave. Scouts can earn service hours by volunteering at this event, please bring the Troop Service Hour Form with you. This is an individual opportunity and not a troop event, so you will need to provide your own transportation.

Please email event planner alexander.gallegoss@yahoo.com to let him if you can help.

Greetings, Tesomas Families –

As our camping week approaches, we are all busy, no doubt.

The week should be splendid and adventurous for all, and to ensure that our Troop maintains a positive “Scout Spirit”, please take a few moments to complete the Cyber Chip renewal with your son before you leave for camp. The links are below.

https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/grades-6-8/
https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/cyber-chip/grades-9-12/

Happy Fourth of July!

You can still join us for the Riverside Parade or Pizza Fundraising Booth (Set Up and Clean Up Shifts Open). We hope to see you there!

Bike inspection for camp will take place Thursday, July 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lach’s house at 2334 S. 14th Ave. in North Riverside. We don’t want scouts to get to camp and have problems with their bikes, so please attend or have a family member bring your bike if you have a conflict. If you know that your bicycle needs repair you will need to bring the needed parts with you and we will repair the bike if possible.

An Ax Yard will teach scouts how to safely use knives and axes. Scouts who participate will earn the Totin’ Chip which is required to possess or purchase a pocket knife at camp (mandatory for the Woodcarving Merit Badge).